24 questions new agents should ask about open houses

Putting on an effective open house, Jonathan Pressman writes, means being the informed agent and the best source of information for current and future clients. Continue reading

6-step listing launch plan that’s just right for today’s market

The better your listing marketing plan, the better the results, and the more listing opportunities you will have in the future. Jimmy Burgess offers a step-by-step strategy for winning now. Continue reading

Here’s your Clear Cooperation opinion roundup: The Download

Industry heavyweights are all lining up for and against Clear Cooperation. Find out which side of the topic real estate’s biggest names are standing on. Continue reading

Clear Cooperation (and eXp settles commission suit): Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Podcasts, social media, more: 4 ways to add leverage with content

Rick Guerrero and social media star Jenny Lynn Tran discuss how you can use content to add value, educate, and connect with clients and colleagues. Continue reading

My listing isn’t selling: A 12-point checklist for agents 

Baffled by a home that’s languishing on the market? Mega-team leader Carl Medford offers a step-by-step plan for evaluating your listing and getting it sold. Continue reading

10 things new agents do to annoy experienced agents

While no agent is perfect, we should all continually strive for excellence, no matter where we are in our journey as an agent from brand new to very experienced, broker Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading

Strong jobs report paints brighter economic picture: Economist

In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker illuminates the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: The latest employment numbers. Continue reading

In wake of commission suits, agents need a new title

Reinforcing the fiduciary-level nature of our work as real estate agents has never been more important, Darryl Davis writes. We can start by ditching the outdated title of “Salesperson,” which does not adequately express our professional purpose. Continue reading